India 5 rupees Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Politics PR67 PCGS CuNi coin 1989

This 1989 India 5 Rupees commemorative coin marks the birth centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India and a central figure in the nation’s struggle for freedom and post-independence development. Struck in copper-nickel and certified PR67 Deep Cameo by PCGS, this attractive proof issue combines historical significance with outstanding numismatic quality.

The obverse showcases a finely sculpted right-facing portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru wearing his distinctive Gandhi cap and formal attire. Around the portrait appear bilingual inscriptions in English and Hindi, including “JAWAHARLAL NEHRU,” “CENTENARY,” and the commemorative date 1989. A detailed denticle border frames the design, while the frosted portrait contrasts beautifully against the deeply mirrored fields characteristic of Deep Cameo proof coinage. The reverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, positioned above the denomination “5 RUPEES.” The country name is displayed in English and Hindi, with the national motto beneath the emblem and a matching decorative border around the rim.

Jawaharlal Nehru (1889–1964) served as India’s first Prime Minister and played a leading role in shaping the country’s democratic institutions, educational system, industrial growth, and international standing. Certified PCGS PR67DCAM, this coin is a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of Indian history, political memorabilia, and high-grade commemorative coinage.

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